It's that time of year again – time to get organised and make sure you post your Christmas cards and presents in time for the big day.
The Post Office has announced its recommended last posting dates for Christmas deliveries.
So make a note of these dates to ensure you don’t get caught out this year.
Recommended posting dates for UK
Second Class – Tuesday, December 20
First Class - Wednesday, December 21
Special Delivery – Thursday, December 22
Special Delivery Guaranteed – Friday, December 23
Recommended posting dates for international
Africa and Middle East – Saturday, December 3
Australia and New Zealand – Saturday, December 10
Germany, Italy and Poland – Wednesday, December 14
Canada and USA – Thursday, December 15
Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland – Friday, December 16
France and Ireland – Saturday, December 17
Christmas Day 2016
Christmas service dates
Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve – normal deliveries and Saturday collections.
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day – no deliveries or collections.
Monday, December 26 Boxing Day – no deliveries or collections.
Tuesday, December 27 (Bank Holiday) – no deliveries or collections.
Wednesday, December 28 – normal deliveries and collections.
Thursday, December 29 – normal deliveries and collections.
Friday, December 30 – normal deliveries and collections.
New year 2017 service dates
Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve – normal deliveries and Saturday collections.
Sunday, January 1 New Year's Day – no deliveries or collections.
Monday, January 2 (Bank Holiday) – no deliveries or collections.
Tuesday, January 3 Scottish Bank Holiday – no deliveries or collections in Scotland.
Wednesday, January 4 – normal deliveries and collections in all areas.